Howavart Puppies Blog

If you had a dog when you were a child, you will want your own children to experience the same positive feelings and you will get your children a dog. If you did not, you just have to read My First Best Friend to find out what an amazing thing a dog can be in a child’s life. Not only does a dog teach children responsibility, but it also helps them develop a healthy personality and a balanced emotional life.

However, bringing a dog into the family is not always a smart thing to do. You need to make sure that both the children and the adult members of the family are ready for a furry friend, otherwise someone is likely to get disappointed over time. You also need to make sure that you are selecting the right breed and you are treating your dog in a way that guarantees your children’s safety.

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If you would like to have a furry friend that is a loyal, elegant and self-confident dog, then the Howavart Dog is the best breed for you. These dogs will defend their family at any cost in case of any danger. They are relatively big in size, so they are not advised for novice dog owners. The Howavart loves children and other pets in case they have been raised with them. On the other hand, other dogs are not accepted by the breed, they can get aggressive in those cases.

The coat of this breed is a long, dense and wavy double coat that requires regular, at least weekly brushing to prevent it from matting. This breed is relatively healthy; they are only prone to health issues like hip dysplasia or thyroid functionality problems.

Training of the Howavart Dog is not too hard, but they require consistency, firmness and many patience; they never respond well to harsh, heavy-handed training methods. Early socialization and obedience training is a must. They are eager to learn special jobs like rescuing or tracking.

All in all, this breed needs a home that has at least a small, fenced yard to play and daily exercise to keep it happy – otherwise it can get destructive if bored.

I hope these few sentences will help you decide whether the Howavart is the ideal breed for you and your family.

Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Hovawart. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Hovawart for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Hovawart hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Hovawart used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Hovawart will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Hovawart feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Hovawart as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

Having a Hovawart in the home is just like having a ever watchful guardian that is always alert and ready to protect its family. The Hovawart is known to be a noble breed that in history would track down robbers. There would be no real need to train them how to protect for they have that natural instinct to do so. Even at play, they would still be aware of what is happening in their home. If one is interested in getting this calm protector, then cover some ground and know more about it. A genuine one can come in three colors that are black, blond and a mix of both. They would tend to look bluish at times. With a large and robust build, they have deep chests. Eyes are oval and dark in color and eyes that are triangular and hang down. One can know more details in the breed standard. One can know if it is genuine if it reflects what is in the standard meaning it is of quality. But when seeking a Hovawart breeder, be aware of the good and bad signs: Read the rest of this entry »